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Page 1: Landmark Magazine Summer 2014

The Magazine of Landmark Christian School Summer 2014

LANDMARK

Celebrating Twenty-Five Years

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• LANDMARK MAGAZINE

LANDMARK MAGAZINEis a publication of Landmark Christian School

Mike Titus Headmaster

EditorAlma Stone

LANDMARK MAGAZINE is published by the Office of Advancement to share Landmark news with the families and friends of Landmark Christian School.

Landmark Christian School50 SE Broad StreetFairburn, Georgia 30213

777 Robinson RoadPeachtree City, Georgia 30269www.landmarkchristianschool.org

Office of Advancement:Martin J. Riggs, Director of AdvancementLeslie Cook, Alumni RelationsCJ Harris, Alumni RelationsAlma Stone, Director of CommunicationsChanda Swinney, Database Manager

LANDMARK’S MISSION:Landmark Christian School seeks to honor Jesus Christ by equipping college-bound students to become lifelong servant leaders in their communities and in the world. We partner with Christian families to pursue and nurture excellence in thespiritual, academic, artistic, physical, andsocial growth of our students. We offer acomprehensive, academically rigorous K4-12 education within a non-denomi- national, Christ-centered worldview.

Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy:Landmark Christian school admits studentsof any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discrim- inate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educa- tional policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

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What a year! What a blessing and privilegeit has been to serve as headmaster this past year. We have been in the unique position of cel-ebrating the past 25 years, while at the same time, we have been working on our long-range plan – looking forward and planning for 2020.

When I look back on this last year, there are several words that come to my mind. The first word is impact. More specifically, what have we done to impact the kingdom and how have we done in preparing our kids to impact the world for Jesus Christ? Whether it’s bake sales for Romania, Christmas shopping with Campbell students, medical and dental ministry in Honduras, or our new community garden in Fairburn, I believe our school is defined by impact. And I love the balance – while we have seen countless numbers of people impacted by our trips to Kenya and Honduras, we have remained committed to the local community and making a difference right here. I see everything we do as preparing our kids to impact the world. Whether in Bible class and chapel, Math or English class, the stage or athletic field, everything we do plays a part in preparing our kids to impact the world.

Another word that comes to mind is gratitude. How grate-ful I am to be part of a school that for over the past 25 years, God has blessed beyond anything I could have ever imag-ined. How grateful I am to be working with so many people who love God and share our mission and vision. And finally I am so grateful that of all the people God could have chosen to be part of Landmark, He would choose me.

As we begin our first steps toward the second 25 years of our history, I can’t help but be excited for what God has in store for us. If it’s anything like the last 25, watch out!

Many Blessings,

Mike Titus

F R O M T H E H E A D M A S T E R

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National Merit Scholars Seniors Joseph Humphries and Brandon Wilde were named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists this past year. This marks the second consecu-tive year that Landmark seniors have earned this distinction. Approximately 1.5 million juniors in more than 22,000 high schools entered the 2014 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the 2012 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT), which served as an initial screen of program entrants. The nation-wide pool of Semifinalists, representing less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors, includes the highest-scoring entrants in each state. Future AttorneysLandmark Christian School’s Mock Tri-al Team’s inaugural season was a huge success! After placing 3rd at the regional competition, the team qualified for the district competition on February 22 in Macon. The team finished the season in 5th place in a district comprised of 14 teams from McDonough to Macon. A big thank you to their attorney coaches:

Jason Schultz and John Lovell; faculty advisors: Mark Hossler and Jeanette Owens; and Sally Rebel, team coordina-tor. The team members were Charles

Austin, Mitch Ayers, Taylor Biggar, Olivia Bouchard, Daniel Crum, Abigail Dietz, Mark Humphries, Ty Janyaem, Mason Mahaffey, Colyer Montgomery, Ashlyn Rebel, Olivia Rogers, Zachary Taylor, and Camille Garden (Not pictured: Mitch Ayers and Camille Garden)

Serving Begins EarlyLast fall, the PTC campus 3rd grad-ers picked muscadines at the Dogwood Church Orchards/Real Life Center to be given to needy families in the community.

The Real Life Center normally hands out dry goods, but the orchards now provide the opportunity to give families fresh fruit. Twenty-one third graders picked 72 pounds of muscadines in 35 minutes -a re-cord for the orchards! They were hot and

tired after their work, and were able to en-joy a picnic on the church property. After leaving the orchards, the students visited the Midwest Food Distribution Center in Peachtree City, a large storehouse for donated bulk items that are distributed to 48 agencies in Georgia and Tennessee. Ken King, manager of the center, gave the students a tour of the large storage facility and showed a film of what their ministry does in our community.

The Water ChallengeIn an attempt to raise awareness of the impact water has on our lives, the students and faculty at our PTC campus were given a challenge to choose only water or milk as their beverage for two weeks. What a challenge that was! Dur-ing that time, the students participated in water challenge activities, learned about the healthy impact water has on our bodies, and gained insight into the very real challenge for children in Kenya

Mock Trial Masters, A Quest for Muscadines, Walking for Kids in Kenya,An Athlete of Inspiration, A Couple of Rising Stars, and More!

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POINTS IMPACTOFPOINTS IMPACTPOINTS IMPACT

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to obtain water every day. The students encouraged each other, held each other accountable, and experienced a unified spirit across the grades. The challenge culminated with a one-mile speed walk. This was no ordinary walk – for a mom- ent in time, the children took a walk in Kenya! While holding five gallon buckets on their heads and walking all over the campus, they began to realize

how difficult it must be to carry water in those buckets and walk four miles every day just to obtain water to live. As the students carried buckets, they prayed for strength for children in Kenya while chanting, “Let’s do it for the kids,” and “Do it for the well”! After hearing about the need of a Kenyan village to build a well, an anonymous donor generously gave $1 for every mile completed by our

first through fifth grade students towards the building of a well in a remote village in Kenya. What a blessing to so many – both in Kenya and here at home.

Shuler Hensley Stars Theatre students Emily Buff and Paige McCauley represented Landmark in the Georgia High School Musical Theatre/Shuler Hensley Student Ensemble in April. Emily earned a spot as a featured dancer and Paige was a featured solo-ist. The Shuler Student Ensemble is

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The following students were inducted into the Science National Honor Society: Eleventh GradeJill AndriottyAaron BurtzRoyce ClarkDaniel Crum

Thitiwat JanyaemJordan ManningRebecca MoodyMiles ParkerMeredith RogersJackson SchultzOludamilola Taiwo

Twelfth GradeEllen AndersonGraham BursonSamuel ChoiJames ForemanEdmon FoxChloe GardenSpencer Geerlings

William HollemanJoseph HumphriesLilly KesslerAustin LuckieMadison SmithSpencer SmithDavis VannBrandon Wilde

Science National Honor SocietyLandmark’s chapter of the Science National Honor Society (SNHS) held its inaugural meeting in September, during which the members discussed and ratified the constitution and bylaws for the organization. To obtain membership, students must have taken at least one honors science class in addition to an AP level science class and maintain a GPA of 3.5 in all science classes.

The SNHS is chaired nationally by NASA officials, doc-tors, authors, and representatives across numerous science fields. Its purpose is to encourage participation in and rec-ognition of scientific and intellectual thought. Landmark

SNHS members took part in various activities through-out the year by taking an active role in science education within their membership and throughout the school.

Science National Honor Society Officers: President: Joe HumphriesVice-President: Miles ParkerSecretary: Chloe GardenEvents Coordinator: Madison Smith The faculty sponsors are Mark Hossler (Chemistry) and Tammy Mercure (Biology and Marine Biology).

Emily Buff and Paige McCauley

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designed to celebrate and represent chorus ensemble members for each school musical. The Shuler Hensley Awards celebrate excellence in high school musical theatre and will be broad-cast in August on WSB-TV. Congratula-tions again to these two talented students who walked the red carpet and shared the stage with Georgia’s most talented high school musical theatre students.

Going Above and Beyond This past spring, sophomore Kathryn Foreman was honored by USA TODAY High School Sports and the Army National Guard with the Inspiration Award. This award is presented to 15 student athletes across the nation who go above and beyond in their communities, and whose loyalty inspires others to bet-ter themselves.

An accomplished student athlete, Foreman captured the Class A individ-

ual title in cross country as a freshman with a time of 18:18, and went on to defend her title last fall with a time of 18:42, after an unbeaten season. She

also qualified to compete nationally at the Foot Locker Cross-Country Cham-pionships in San Diego.

When she’s not running, Fore-man stays active by calling out bingo numbers, baking pies, and reading to the elderly at Emeritus at Sweetwater Springs, an assisted living and retirement community in Lithia Springs. She also volunteers with the Atlanta Track Club, helping with registration, directing run-

ners on race courses, and cheering them on in the process. And once a month, she also makes and serves pancakes to the homeless at City of Refuge shelter.

Student Science TeachersDuring the second semester, high school students from Tammy Mercure’s Marine Biology class became “teachers” and taught 5th graders about ocean life, a big unit of the 5th grade science cur-riculum. Ms. Mercure’s classes divided

NationalHonorSociety The following students were inducted into the National Honor Society last year:

Eleventh GradeJill AndriottyJoshua ApterRobert BaggettChristian BrownAaron BurtzRoyce ClarkMalorie ClicheTitus CreamerDaniel CrumJordan DanielAnna DeVaneSamuel DobbsMarleigh FoutsCourtney Gilliam

Mackenzie HarrisThitiwat JanyaemAlexa JohnsonJordan ManningMcKinley MartinPaige McCauleyCollin McFaddenSienna MilanowskiRebecca MoodyJade NelsonAndrea O’ReillyMiles ParkerSarah ReadHarrison ReganMeredith RogersJackson SchultzDaniel SharitzElizabeth SheffieldDiamond SmithGregory SmithOludamilola TaiwoAustin TuckerAmanda Tysor

Olivia VenaHunter WallaceAnna WilkeKelly WilsonWilliam Yancey

Twelfth GradeOlivia AllensworthEllen AndersonAustin BrownGraham BursonHunter CoxAnnie GreenAbigail Tidwell

In January, Landmark’s Quiz Bowl team competed against The Galloway School on WSB-TV’s High Q. This team of mostly freshmen and sophomores met weekly to practice. Team members getting the most correct answers moved on to the com-petition team. Competition team members were Charles Austin (alternate), Mark Humphries, Mason Mahaffey, Connor Mahlbacher, and Philip Stevens (captain).

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Beta ClubThe following students were inducted into the Beta Club last year:

Tenth GradeZachary AllenAndrew AndersonCharles AustinLauren BalentineChandler BarnettSteven BedoskyTaylor BiggarNathan BurdetteElizabeth BursonZachary CarterCody ChastainCaleb CobbJoshua CobbLauren ColstonDelaney CraigCamden CusumanoKathryn Foreman

Katherine GravittJoseph HannahLeah HarrisonJohn HayesSteven HeddenDavid HernandezBassel HojeijJulia HooverMcKenzie JohnsonMaxwell KampelStephani KimseyCarson KingMikayla KrzeczowskiAnna LisiciaJennifer LuckieMason MahaffeyConnor MahlbacherStockton McGuireFrances McIntireMitch MesserColyer MontgomeryRachel MorleySarah Morris

Matthew MurphyLuke OrrJonathan OwensAmber PonderAshlyn RebelElizabeth RogersJosanna RoweAmiri SavageAndrew SheffieldHadley SmithTaylor SnyderPhillip StephensZachary StoneAustin TaylorKali TibbettsSylvester ToeLuke VineyardWesley VineyardKaylyn WaltersBlake WatsonAlleigh WettsteinDaniel Wilson

Eleventh GradeJack AustinMalorie ClicheJordan DanielMichael EdwardsSarah HearnAbby JohnsCollin McFaddenOlivia VenaWilliam Yancey

Twelfth GradeOlivia AllensworthJenna BowenHunter CoxAnnie GreenCaroline LaneParker MillicanAbigail TidwellSavannah Wettstein

into groups of four to teach the students three times a week. They brought speci-mens of squid, clam, jelly fish and cre-ated an ocean floor out of Play-dough.

Each group was responsible for creating informative PowerPoint presentations, handouts, and teaching as a team. The high school students ended the teach-ing unit with sea star dissections. “My students LOVED working with these older students!” said Judy Dixon, fifth grade science teacher. “These dynamite Marine Biology students worked hard and I appreciate them and Ms. Mercure for sharing with my students.”

Junior MarshalsThe highest honor bestowed upon a junior at Landmark Christian School is that of being named a Junior Marshal. Students maintaining the top grade point averages in grades nine through eleven are named Junior Marshals. They are responsible for leading the processions at both Baccalaureate and

Graduation along with assisting with preparations and practices.

Congratulations to the 2014 Junior Marshals: Jill Andriotty, Ben Baggett, Aaron Burtz, Anna DeVane, Rebecca Moody, Miles Parker, Meredith Rog-ers, Jackson Schultz, Dami Taiwo, and Kelly Wilson.

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In the fall of 2010, landmark

launched its first annual Grand-

parent Campaign for elementary

Classroom technology. Before the

end of 2012 school year, just two

years later, landmark grandparents

had given more than $60,000 to

help our school fill its classrooms

in fairburn and Peachtree City, with

SMaRt Boards, projectors, laptops,

and desktops.

In the fall of 2012, the annual

campaign was expanded to include

grandparents of middle and high

school students. Since then, the

combined Grandparent Campaign

for Classroom technology has at-

tracted another $75,000 in gifts

so that all landmark students can

enjoy the latest classroom technol-

ogy. elementary Principal Kelli

Penn recently announced that as a

result of giving from 117 donors to

the 2013-2014 drive, she will be

purchasing 48 new tablet comput-

ers for use on both campuses. our

Middle and high School Principal,

Dr. Mike Bedosky, has already

purchased a brand new mobile

computer lab filled with twenty new

laptop computers that was put to

good use every day since January

by both middle and high school

faculty. We were happy to “show

off” our new technology to the many

grandparents who visited our cam-

puses during our Grandparents Day

celebrations this past winter, and

we’d like to thank all those whose

generosity made all of this possible.

GRANDPARENTS MAKE HAPPEN

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Creating a Permanent Legacy Through EndowmentPLANNING AHEAD FOR LANDMARK’S NExT 25 YEARS (2015-2039), Headmaster Titus and his team are currently investing substantial cash gifts given over and above that which was given for teachers, students, buildings and technology, during Campaign Impact. As of April 30, 2014, Landmark has received cash and pledges total-ing $296,000 for endowment. Yet, school leadership envisions growing that sum to $3 million by 2026 – Landmark’s 50th anniversary. The intent is to generate a perpetual

stream of revenue, other than tuition and the annual campaign for teachers and students, for specific purposes. Our thanks to the visionary donors who are using their cash, and/or their estates to help Landmark Christian School strengthen its financial future.

Landmark and its endowment donors are establishing named funds with specific objectives that match institutional priori-ties. While the principal amount of each fund will never be spent, a portion of the

investment earnings from each fund will be used to address key priorities such as: (a) teacher compensation and retention; (b) need-based financial aid; (c) missions and interna-tional travel; and (4) the care of facilities and grounds.

At present, the school has one fully-funded endowment, and has agreed, in principle, to establish and use two other named endowments, once their minimum funding levels have been achieved. Additionally, it is negotiating a fourth fund for the care and mainte-nance of its athletic facilities. These funds include: (1) The Matthew H. Skinner Rak Khazak Endowed Student Enrichment Fund for Short Term Missions, which grew to $30,000 in December 2013. Its earnings are now sufficient to underwrite an annual stipend of $1,000 awarded during graduation exercises in May. (2) The Dr. Vaughn and Tanyia Clagette Family Endowed Financial Aid Fund, which has been under construction since 2011. The fund is now being built to its base of $50,000 by 2015, through regular, monthly gifts. At that time Landmark will award its first need-based financial aid grant to a historically underserved minority student. (3) The Found-ers Endowment for Teacher Excellence and Retention. Established in 2013 by an anonymous donor, the fund now has $460,000 given, and or pledged- to-be-paid over the next five years, which is nearly half of the fund minimum set by the headmaster. Landmark will grow this particular fund to a minimum of $1 million by 2023. Its purpose is to provide the headmaster with the ability to reward and compensate teachers for exemplary work. (4) The final as-yet unnamed fund was launched in December 2012 with a seed gift of $12,000. The intent of this fund, once it reaches a minimum of $100,000, is to provide Landmark with an additional stream of revenue, other than tuition and fees, to maintain its athletic facilities.

If you would like to learn more about the school’s endowment objectives, or even to discuss using your Last Will & Testament to establish a named, family endowment fund, please contact Martin J. Riggs, Director of Advancement at 770-692-6758.

Impact Goal #1 Salute!On behalf Of every landmark teacher,

and the 120 students who received need-

based tuition assistance this school year,

headmaster titus would like to thank every

person who gave to, or prayed for the success

of the 2013-2014 Impact Goal #1 drive for

students and teachers. though solicitation

for Campaign Impact objectives, as a whole,

ended on July 31, 2014, this annual drive must

and will continue next year.

Since its inception in 2009, Campaign

Impact’s Impact Goal #1 for Students and Teachers has attracted $3.79 million in cash,

which has been invested into resourcing

teachers and funding financial aid. no tuition

dollars are applied to these priorities. addi-

tionally, donors will fulfill $388,000 in pledges

to Impact Goal #1 over the next few years.

While every gift to the annual campaign

for teachers and students makes a positive

difference, we would also like to thank The

Partners of the Headmaster. their annual

charitable partnership with mr. titus is enough

to personally underwrite the full budget

amount for one teacher ($1,250) or student

($3,500). this yearly association of donors

was formed in 2012, and there are more than

sixty partners of the headmaster this school

year. eventually, we hope to have as many as

two hundred per school year.

Martin J. Riggs, Director of Advancement

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WHAT A GREAT YEAR we have had at Landmark for God’s kingdom! From daily Bible class to weekly chapel – many Landmark students are embracing our vision and living lives of impact. Wheth-er that is lived out as simple kindness to their fellow students or in ways like the stories you’ll read here, I am excited about what God is doing in the lives of our students and families. What’s your impact? — Russell Aguirre, Campus Pastor

t the beginning of their senior year, Spencer Geer-lings and Seth Young each had the same idea. Both young men had been involved in sports for

many years – Spencer ran cross country and played soccer, and Seth was a baseball player. After they both observed athletes on opposing teams wearing the wrong footwear, a similar thought occurred to each one. “When I became a serious runner in sev-enth grade, I began to understand the necessity of proper shoe fit and design in order to train and perform at my best level,” said

Geerlings. “As I would check out other runners’ shoes at cross country meets, I noticed many athletes from schools in poorer areas did not have proper racing shoes. Many times they were ill-fitting, worn, or not an appropriate type of shoe for running. I knew from experience that an improper shoe causes serious pain and discomfort, not to mention a detrimental effect on perfor-mance. I could not imagine giving my all every day, only to have

my efforts sabotaged from the outset of every race.”Seth Young had a similar experience. “I witnessed a local

high school team’s player wearing tennis shoes instead of cleats to play in a baseball game, and I didn’t think it was fair for him to not have the same proper equipment that we did.” Both young men eventually shared their thoughts with Landmark Graduation Coach Lydia Glaize, who suggested they talk about what they could do together. After meeting to brainstorm a few times, Soles4Souls was born. Soles4Souls was established as a non-profit organization to raise funds to provide shoes for underprivileged local athletes. “Our goal was to raise $2000 to help 20 or so athletes from local Fairburn schools,” said Young. “We started creating our logo and get-ting flyers out to businesses, and before we knew it we had $7500 in donations.”

With far more in donations than they could have imagined, Seth and Spencer organized a special day for 60 students from the Fairburn community. Students were fed breakfast, heard from several current and former professional athletes, and were then transported to Academy Sports in Newnan where each student was given a $100 voucher to purchase shoes.

Both young men clearly gained a lot from the experience. “These kids blessed me more than I could have imagined,” said Young. “They were thankful for the shoes and clothes, but the joy I saw touched me more than the gifts they received.” Geer-lings learned that he could make a difference. “My experience through Soles4Souls taught me that many people are eager to give to those in need; one person must simply put forth the effort to create an avenue for giving.”

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livia Ann Allensworth founded Kid4Kid in 2005, after being moved to help children affected by Hurricane Katrina. She was only nine years old at

the time, but she had a backpack and an idea. Within a few days, she was able to mobilize her class, school, church, and the community to join her effort to help the boys and girls of New Orleans have what they needed to go back to school. Her story was picked up by the national news and soon World Vi-sion contacted her to send two tractor-trailers full of cleaning supplies and water to New Orleans to accompany the backpack delivery. When asked by a reporter what she thought of all she

had been able to get done, she replied, “A kid can make a dif-ference,” which remains her motto today.

Olivia’s passion has continued to develop for children in need. For the last three years, she has been involved with the Maison Notre Dame de Lourdes orphanage in Haiti where she, along with many others, has been instrumental in raising support for meals, beds, mattresses, indoor restrooms with running water, a new water purification system, and medical needs of the orphans. Her true hero is Maud Laurent, who runs the orphanage with self-sacrifice and a determination to raise the children to change their country.

Olivia’s commitment goes beyond just raising support. During the summer of 2013, she served at a camp for orphans in Romania and is looking forward to serving there again this summer. She has also had the privilege of speaking at the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) State Leadership Seminar for Georgia. This summer, she will be hosting two sessions of Camp Kid4Kid for six orphanages in the Port au Prince area as well as serving as a counselor for camps for children in Romania.

Olivia’s calling is clear. She has committed her life to show-ing the love of Jesus by meeting basic needs for the throwaway children of our day. Her goal is to help each child have dignity, and for them to understand they are each God’s masterpiece and they are loved.

even-year-old Andrew Fleming says no child should go to bed hungry. And thanks to a Sodexo Founda-tion Youth Grant, he’s doing his best to see that it

doesn’t happen. The first grader was awarded the grant through YSA (Youth Service America). The grant helped support Andrew in leading a community service project that addresses the issue of childhood hunger.

During the spring, Andrew’s organization, Andrew’s Fun & Helpful Community, hosted a food drive to “Stamp Out Hun-ger”, benefiting the Fayette Samaritans, an organization that provides food and clothing, along with financial assistance, for selected emergency needs.

The family community event featured a balloon artist, games, information about fighting hunger in Georgia, and the opportunity to help hungry children by collecting non-perish-able food items.

Andrew’s Fun & Helpful Community was started by then 6-year-old Andrew last year, because he wanted to help people. He collected truckloads of items to benefit the foster children of Bloom (formerly Fayette Youth Protection Homes).

“As communities are challenged by the reduction in public resources, it makes our vision of a hunger-free America more difficult to attain,” said Robert A. Stern, chair, Sodexo Foun-dation. “Each Sodexo Foundation Youth Grantee is doing their part to tackle an issue that directly affects one in five of their peers. It will be through their actions and ingenuity that we will one day see an end to childhood hunger in America.”

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THE LANDMARK WAR EAGLES varsity football team, Region 5-A run-ners-ups from 2013, had a great and excit-ing season for all of the fans. Their 8–3 season ended in the Sweet Sixteen round of the GHSA playoffs. The playoff ap-pearance extended a streak of 14 consecu-tive seasons in the post season. Region 5-A Coach of the Year Wayne Brantley and his football team look to replace the six seniors they lost to graduation, and reload for another playoff run in 2014.

CONGRATS TO THE LANDMARK Lady War Eagles volleyball team who finished the season with a 34-14 record and an appearance in the 2nd round of the GHSA playoffs. Coach Sheri Cream-er led her team to an Area Runner Up regular season finish. Freshman Cameron Dobbs was a finalist for the PrepVolley-ball.com National Freshman of the Year award thanks to her dominating play during her first season in high school.

COACH MISHA GREER AND THE Lady War Eagles of the softball dia-mond continued to make strides in their legacy as they qualified for the GHSA state playoffs for the second consecutive season. The young team was led by the outstanding group of seniors Morgan McWilliams, Rion Wiggins, Caitlyn Da-vis, Jenna Bowen, and manager Nyambi Williams. The future is bright for the

Landmark softball program as they prepare for the 2014 season.

THE GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY team, managed by Coach Bill Thorn, finished 9th overall in the Class A pri-vate cross country state championship meet. Sophomore Kathryn Foreman won her 2nd consecutive individual state championship and freshman teammate Nicole Fegans finished 4th in the competition. THE VARSITY GIRLS BASKEBALL team continued to improve in all areas as they ended their season in the region tournament with a heartbreaking one point loss. This year’s team was filled with young players for Coach Jessica Carlyle and the seniors Nyambi Wil-liams and Caitlyn Davis did a great job of providing leadership. Freshman Joy Stucker was honored during the Region championship game for being named a member of the 1st team All Region 5-A honorees.

COACH CHIP MCALLISTER WAS named Region 5-A Boys Basketball Coach of the Year for the 2013-2014 season. The War Eagles basketball

S P O R T S H I G H

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program “Let it Fly” to the tune of 24 victories on the season as the Region 5-A runners-up. Landmark hosted a home playoff game and lost in the Sweet

Sixteen round of the GHSA state play-offs. Junior Jackson Schultz of the War Eagles was named 1st team All Region 5-A as well as All State A honorable mention and All Area 2nd team.

COACH BILL THORN COACHED the boys track team for the 25th con-secutive season and produced great re-sults. The War Eagles sent five boys to the state championships in Jefferson and managed to finish in 12th place among all private Class A schools. The girls track team finished their 2014 season as Private Class A State runners-up.

THE HIGH SCHOOL SWIM TEAM has had a very successful season this year after being led by Coaches Jon Torrenga and Shelley Thompson. There were 23 high school swimmers, which is double the size of last year’s team. All swimmers competed in freestyle events, although most learned other strokes, allowing our boys’ and girls’ teams to have a medley relay at many of the swim meets.

FIRST YEAR HEAD COACH JASON Godbee continued the consistency of greatness that is Landmark baseball. The War Eagles qualified for the GHSA State Playoffs for the 14th consecutive season and finished 3rd in the regular season of Region 5-A, which is one of the toughest regions in the state. Soph-omore Sylvester Toe, and juniors Scott Smith, and Ben Baggett were named to the 1st team All Region 5-A squad. THE BOYS SOCCER TEAM HAD an outstanding season and finished as the Area runners-up for the 2014 season. This great team won a home playoff game in front of a supportive student section and advanced to the 2nd round of the GHSA playoffs. Seniors Austin Luckie, Gaines Coker, Spencer Geerlings,

and junior Aaron Burtz, and freshman Joey Blount were all named to the All Area Soccer Team this season.

COACH FRED GILKESON HAS been a cornerstone of Landmark Christian School and continues to man the helm of the War Eagles wrestling program. This past season saw the wres-tling team come just an eyelash away from qualifying for the State Team Dual

Championships. The War Eagles had sophomore Payton Hayes, sophomore Joshua Cobb, and junior Titus Creamer advance to the Tradition Wrestling State Championship event.

COACH RANDY GRAVITT AND the Lady War Eagles soccer program continued to improve as they made the GHSA state playoffs this season. The team was very tough and competitive all season, building upon the foundation of previous years. Senior Morgan McWil-liams, senior Rebekah Gravitt, junior McKenzie Harris, and junior Sophie Riggs were named to the All Area Soc-cer Team for the 2014 season. Congrats to all the girls on a job well done.

THE BOYS CROSS COUNTRY team tallied the 34th GHSA state championship for Landmark Christian School as they won the A Private Cross Country state championship this fall.

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FINEARTS

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What a year it has been for the fine arts Department! the Choral Depart-ment hit the ground running with prepara-tions for the first round of all-state Chorus auditions beginning in september and culminating with five students passing the audition in october. the Praise band, under the direction of Mike Joiner, faithfully led worship for both hs and Ms chapels each and every week. spring musical auditions for Hairspray took place in november just before the sold-out Chamber singer’s Candle-light Christmas Concerts in the black box theater on november 17 and 18. December ushered in Center stage’s fantastic run of Little Women in the black box theater and the band and chorus Christmas concerts wrapped up the first semester with beautiful Christmas music at Peachtree City United Methodist Church.

January brought snow, ice, and many missed days of school. Hairspray rehearsals were in full swing as the Visual arts Depart-ment presented the Winter art expo in the black box theater. Hairspray was a huge success with nine sold-out performances over two weekends! Kudos go to Director shea Johnson and the cast for overcoming nearly two weeks of lost rehearsals to weather and staging an amazing show. We finished out the winter with the choral department participating in the aCsi Choral festival in March where Landmark received all “supe-rior” ratings.

april gave the fine arts Department time to catch their breath. May began with the aP art show in the black box with 13 aP art students showcasing their artwork making it Landmark’s largest ever. the year culminat-ed on friday, May 9, as Center stage, Cham-ber singers and the Jazz band performed for Music and Monologues, which concluded with the recognition of all the seniors from the advanced fine arts classes.

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o take a nearly 100 year old building with an equally old and dark boiler

room and what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Let’s make this the

new school store! Landmark’s amazing facilities crew, along with store

manager Susan Miner, and artist/painter Scott Palmer conspired to

remake a pretty creepy basement into a wonderfully new space for all

manner of War Eagle gear. After carefully removing the old coal-burning

boiler, and filling in the crater it left in the floor, the facilities crew worked

to finish the concrete floor while Susan and Scott worked their creative

magic. A new spiral iron staircase was installed by cutting a hole in the floor above, old

pallets were ripped apart and stained to line the walls for a dressing room, a wall was put

in, and the concrete floors were stained and finished. Susan added her creative talent

of making old things new again to complete the décor and the relocated store opened in

May. Best of all, the store is accessible from the main hallway. S

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JuST BEFORE THE BEGINNING of each school year, the entire Landmark faculty and staff gathers for a time of worship and encouragement. Last year, everyone was told to meet at the Fairburn campus. That seemed a little strange but we gathered as instructed. After greeting one another over coffee and bagels, a mystery voice announced that everyone needed to go outside and board a school bus to be taken to our destination. Huh? Curious looks abounded as we all boarded the buses amid dozens of guesses about where we were headed. Fifteen minutes later, we arrived at the place where it all began – the former Mask Tire Warehouse in Fayetteville.

Mask Tire Warehouse

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THOSE WHO HAVE HEARD THE story of how Landmark began know that founders Perry Duncan, Bill Thorn, and Eddie Waggoner would meet at the Shoney’s in Fayetteville for breakfast. It was over one of those breakfasts that they began to talk about a Christian high school. Although the Shoney’s closed many years ago, the building still stands. Headmaster Titus contacted the current owner and arranged to take the three founders back to their old meeting place.

HEADMASTER TITuS GREETED EVERyONE as we entered the sanctuary to kick off our 25th year. After a great time of praise and worship, Mr. Titus, and longtime fac-ulty members Fred and Shelia Gilkeson, shared touching and humorous memories of Landmark’s early days. Our time at Landmark’s first home concluded with one of Landmark’s founders, Coach Bill Thorn, who spoke of God’s faithfulness over the last 25 years. It was the perfect way to begin the year.

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WHAT A CELEBRATION IT WAS! Nearly 500 of Landmark’s faculty and staff, alumni, current and former parents, and friends gathered on a beautiful spring evening to celebrate 25 years of Christian education. The guests enjoyed a delicious family-style dinner and entertainment by Landmark’s Centre Stage, Chamber Singers, and Jazz Band. Headmaster Titus gave special awards of dis-tinction to Fred and Shelia Gilkeson and Kathy Haney in honor of their many years of service to Landmark. Here’s to the next 25 years!

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CJ (Eisenburg) Harris and Leslie (Wade) Cook, both graduates of 2001, are excited to be back on the Landmark campus as the new Co- Managers of Alumni Relations and Special Programs. They are eager to recon-nect with alumni and see all the incredible things they are accomplishing.

Next year will be the re-union years for the classes of 1994, 1999, 2004 and 2009. And don’t forget to save the date for Homecoming October 17, 2014. CJ and Leslie are in the process of working towards making this Homecoming one to remember. It is always won-derful to have our alumni back on back on campus during homecoming and reunions.

Please keep us informed of your life milestones…we love to celebrate with you! At the top of the Landmark website home page (landmarkchristianschool.org) you’ll see a link to the Alumni portal labeled “Alumni”. On this page you will be able to update your contact information, share news with us and read other alumni happenings. You can also find us on Facebook.

CJ Harris [email protected]

Leslie Cook [email protected]

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here was never any doubt in my mind that I would be an artist. While at Landmark I received

the attention and structure I needed to get off to a good start in my chosen profes-sion. Without the guidance and love from Sheila Gilkeson and Whitney Stansell I would not be the artist I am today. While attending Landmark Christian School I became the first junior to complete and score a 5 on the 2D AP Art Portfolio. As

a senior I was urged to take the 3D AP Art Portfolio even though I had very little experience with three-dimensional work. I scored another 5, and by utilizing the work I created in these courses applied and was accepted to The Savannah College of Art and Design with a $10,000 scholarship to help pay for tuition.

Once I started my classes at SCAD, I immediately used my AP credits to take more advanced courses in my freshman year of collage. One of those courses happened to be Sculpture 101, which solidified my decision to major in Sculp-ture. By my junior year of college I started to ask myself how I could become more distinguished and started finding ways to set myself apart from my peers. In the first two years at SCAD I discovered that my passion fell in the form of metal work

and metal casting, leading me to choose Foundry as my concentration and quickly made it my goal to make work that was not only strong in concept but that also had the craftsmanship of a professional artist. In order to accomplish this goal, I asked my professor to help me attain a challenging internship within my chosen field of study at The Inferno Art Foundry.

While working at Inferno and start-ing my senior year at SCAD, I decided I wanted to push myself further, so I began driving to Birmingham, Alabama, each weekend to learn metal casting from the most elite artists working in my field at Sloss Furnaces. Before I knew it I was graduating SCAD and entering a new phase of my life. So, I packed up my be-longings, kissed my family goodbye, and moved to Birmingham to work as a paid resident artist at Sloss Furnaces. When my residency ended at Sloss I began working for one of the most successful artists in the “Magic City” at Brad Morton Studios. For the next few years I learned all I could about the casting process while continu-ing to work for both Brad Morton Studios and at Sloss Furnaces. During that time I taught high school students chosen to par-ticipate in Sloss’ Summer Youth Program, {participated in} Ceramic Shell workshops at The National Conference for Cast Iron, and volunteered my free time to teaching

autistic children at Studio By The Tracks.After living in Birmingham for nearly

three years I took a residency in upstate New York at Salem Art Works assisting in the creation of SAW’s first cast iron furnace and metal program. After my resi-dency in Salem New York, I moved back to Georgia to work for world-renowned sculptor Andy Davis at The Andy Davis Studio. Andy, who currently acts as my boss and mentor, has worked with me on building my career as a professional artist sculpting and casting the human figure. Most recently I have worked on the sculptures of American speaker, writer, and minister Bill Gothard; founder of Chick-fil-A, Truett Cathy; American pa-

triot Patrick Henry; founders of Peachtree City Lloyd Farr and Joel Cowan; and in partnership with Andy Davis, have started the production of James Withers Sloss, founder of the City of Birmingham and Sloss Furnaces.

I would like to leave the students of LCS with a piece of advice-- never give up on your dreams, no matter how hard and long you have to work to achieve them. Many will doubt you, and failures are a guarantee--but success comes when you decide to move forward despite the strug-gles, losses, and odds. Nobody stumbles onto greatness or success; it is hard earned with much sacrifice and determination.

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20 year reunion for the Class of 1993

(L-R) Jared Joiner, Stephen Davenport, Ryan Duncan, Jason Fields, Cindy Garris Fields, Shan Funk, Rob Bolmon, Brian Parker, Chris Schmus, Kirk Gresham, Chris Moody, Tammie Betsill Curtis, Amy Bailey Cauble, Tisha Jackson Wright, Daniella Montera Paul, Amanda Lee, Scott Haney, Ann Marie Fridella

Jason Fields owns and operates RJ Performance in Sharps-burg, Georgia. He also helps coach football and wrestling at Landmark. Cindy (Garris) Fields just celebrated 15 years with Atlanta Medical Center, where she is a certified Neonatal Inten-sive Care Nurse. Jason and Cindy have two children who both attend LCS – Jordan, Class of 2020 and Janna, Class of 2023.

Earl Winfrey “I’m currently preaching at the First Christian Church in Mountain City, Georgia. I’m also pursuing my M.Div. in Practical Ministries with a concentration in Pastoral Leadership from Cincinnati Christian University.”

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Mandy (Croxton) Allen: “I graduated from Georgia Baptist College of Nursing – Mercer University in 2000 and have been working as a Labor and Delivery Nurse for 13 years. Currently, I work at Piedmont Fayette Hospital. My husband, Paul Allen, and I have been married for 15 1/2 years and we have 3 children, one boy and two girls. Jaden is 11, Rachel is 9, and Maci is 3. Paul is the Student Pastor at Harps Crossing Baptist Church in Fayetteville.”

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Claudia (McAllan) Hazel and her husband Jeremy are new missionaries with Africa Inland Mission. They are part of a TIMO (Training in Ministry Outreach) Team and will leave in January, 2015 to live in Tsumkwe, Namibia. They will be living with the San Bushmen people for two years, sharing the love and hope of Jesus Christ.

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Nick and Christy (Solly) Giardino“On July 6, 2013, I married Nick Giardino, who I met as a freshman at Landmark. In our pre-wedding interviews, it oc-curred to us that we met because our parents believe in Christian education. We are so glad they do! Many of the friendships we made at LCS still carry us through today. Our wedding was

full of Landmark alumni. Chad Wallace (c/o ‘94) officiated the ceremony, Jamie (Foster) Maldonado (c/o ‘94) was the matron of honor, Daniel and Katie (Lopez) Solly (c/o ‘01) stood up for us, as well as

Nick’s brothers (Joe, Drew and Tony) who attended while his mom, Julie, taught fourth grade. David Pruiksma (c/o ‘97) and Karlee Bradbury (c/o ‘97) lent their amazing musical talents to the day as well. We loved having so many from our LCS family stand with us on that day. In fact, there were so many others who have loved us well and came to celebrate with us. We are grateful for our time at Landmark, how we were prepared for life, and the relationships we gained that have sustained us.” — Christy Giardino

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Matt Underwood: “Hello LCS Family! It’s hard to believe that it’s been 15 years since I roamed the halls and playing fields in Fairburn! Since my time at LCS, life has taken me a few places and God has blessed me with my beautiful, loving wife Jennifer. We celebrated our 10th anniversary in March of 2014, and have two amazing little boys; Levi, 6 and Bryson, 3. I am in my 11th year working for a logistics company as a customer service account manager. My job has allowed me to travel to sporting events across the country, as we specialize in providing logistics for

television broadcasting (mainly for sporting productions) includ-ing Super Bowls, World Series, The Masters, NCAA Bowl games, NCAA Final Four games, NBA Finals, and NBA All Star games.

Of all the places I have been, what always amazes me is that I tend to run into someone who has a tie to Landmark! From work trips, where I interact with many people in the sports broadcast-ing world all over the country, to the local areas where some of my classmates now teach, coach or work...the footprint LCS is making on not only local areas, but the nation, is increasing year to year! I remember a time when LCS wasn’t such a widely known little school! It’s a proud feeling knowing I was blessed to be a part of such a wonderful place.”

001Sara Elizabeth (Jenkins) Carter and John McGuire of Atlanta were married on May 18, 2013. Sara Elizabeth is a graduate of the University of Georgia, holding a B.B.A. in management and a B.A. in Spanish. She is employed as a flight attendant for AirTran Airways. Michael is a graduate of the University of West Georgia. He is employed by North Pauld-ing High School, where he teaches biology and is the head cross-country coach.

Katey Lewis ‘01: “After spending many years working in full time ministry, I have gotten back into the healthcare field and am working for CPM Advanced Surgical Specialists Newnan, where I work in scheduling and patient interaction. In my spare time, I coach a 17U National Team with Tsunami Volleyball Club. Life is good and God has shown me that working in the public world, there are so many awesome opportunities to be a light for Him!”

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CJ (Eisenburg) Harris and her husband James welcomed their daughter Sutton Jane Harris on August 23, 2013.

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Dean and Rachel (Jarrell) Bowen welcomed Chloe Anne Bowen on August 13, 2013. The Bowens currently live in Newnan.

Alan Gay and wife Meg welcomed daughter Lily on August 25, 2013. Alan graduated from Reformed Theological Seminary with a M.Div. in May of 2013 and ac-cepted an Associate Pastor position at Ballentyne Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he lives with his family.

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Kerrick Butler: “My wife, Racquel, and I were installed as the Senior Pastors at Faith Christian Center in Smyrna, Georgia.”

Ben Grindle and his wife Amanda welcomed their first child, Adalee Mae, on February 25, 2014. They live in Avondale Estates and are enjoying family life!

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Ashlyn (Bozeman) Carter graduated from Mercer University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in May, 2012, with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. She is the Pharmacist in Charge at the Riverside Target in Johns Creek, Georgia. Ashlyn mar-ried Bryce Carter on August 4, 2012. The newlyweds met at pharmacy school and reside in Dunwoody.

Lindsey Nicole Lantz married Clifford Eckles on January 12, 2013, at First Presbyterian Church in Augusta, Georgia. Lindsey earned a dual degree in Psychology and Pre-Med from Mercer University in 2010. She is currently working as an ad-ministrative assistant at Christ Community Clinic in Augusta, Georgia. Lindsey and Clifford make their home in North Augusta, South Carolina.

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Trey Strickland graduated in May 2013, with B.S. Ed. in Exercise and Sport Science from the University of Georgia. He worked as a Student Strength and Conditioning Intern from January 2012 to July 2013, where he worked with UGA basketball team member and Landmark alum, Houston Kessler. Trey is currently As-sistant Baseball Coach/Base-ball Strength and Condition-ing Coach at Darton State College in Albany, Georgia. He is an NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and is pursuing a Master’s in Sport and Fitness Management through Troy University. (Trey on left)

David Swanagan and Sadie (Dunkin) Swanagan welcomed daughter Anna on September 2, 2013. Anna joins big sister Lillian, who is three. David is working on his Master’s at Georgia State to become a Nurse Practitioner, and is currently working at Piedmont Newnan in ICU. Sadie works at Pied-mont Newnan in Labor and Delivery.

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Amanda (Gilkeson) Winn: “I’m now living with my husband, Royal in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where we welcomed our baby girl, Adelina Grace, on May 3 of this year. I received my K-6 teaching license with a special education add-on from Lee Univer-

sity in 2012, and will receive my Master’s in Special Education in May of 2015. I am currently teaching in a special education K-1st classroom and love it! I’m forever thankful for my 14 years at Landmark for they truly did prepare me for “real life”, as well as provide lifelong relationships with peers and administration. I’ ll never be able to repay the life experiences Landmark provided me through drama, sports, and traveling abroad...but I praise the Lord for allowing me the oppor-tunity to be a part of the lifelong Landmark family!”

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Amy Stewart: “I graduated from Georgia Tech in December 2013, and interned with RaceTrac Petroleum Inc. last summer. I have now started a full-time position at their Atlanta-based head-quarters as a Special Projects Analyst.” (pictured below)

Lauren Wilson “I graduated from the University of Florida in May, 2013, with a Bachelor of Science in Advertising, and got a job as an Assistant Media Planner at On Ideas, a full-service advertising agency in Jacksonville, Florida. Go Gators!”

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Seth Cochran and Jillian Lee, Class of 2011, were engaged Friday, November 22, 2013. Their plans are to wed after col-lege graduations in 2015, Seth from Texas A&M University and Jillian from Harvard. They will make their home wherever the US Navy stations them.

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Kris Titus spent 10 weeks last summer at the Summer Beach Project with Campus Outreach/Kennesaw University. He worked a full-time job at the Holiday Inn in Panama City, Florida, while participating in spiritual training and evangelis-tic outreach.

Amanda (Gilkeson) Winn and husband Royal

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Eagle Award (Straight As all four years at LCS) Joe humphries, James foreman, and spencer Geerlings

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Joe Humphries Madison Smith

Valedictorian Salutatorian

Abigail Cochran Olivia AllensworthJames Foreman Parker MillicanSpencer Geerlings

Headmaster’s Leadership AwardParker Millican

Isaiah Awardabigail Cochran and

Joe humphries

STAR StudentSTAR Teacher

James foreman andMs. nicole bowen

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The Atlanta Journal Constitution Cup Award

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Rak Kazak Awardolivia allensworth

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Nolan Bryant • Point University • Baseball and football

Lilly Kessler • Lousiana State University • Sand volleyball

Darius Smith • University of Tennessee • Track and Field

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olivia allensworthThe Lord is my Conqueror. / Philippians 3:7-8Samford University, University of Arkansas, Kennesaw State University, Berry College, Mercer University, Stetson Univer-sity, Birmingham-Southern College, Furman University; Berry College Academic Scholarship – $38,000/4 years, Mercer University: Academic Scholarship – $68,000/4 years, Let-tie Pate Whitehead Scholarship – $585/4 years, Institutional Aid – $6,000/4 years, Stetson University: Faculty Scholar-ship – $77,600/4 years, Hope Scholarship - $14,400/4 years, Early Filer Grant – $4,000/4 years, Stetson Grant – $4,000/4 years, Birmingham-Southern College: Greensboro Scholarship – $84,000/4 years, College Grant – $5,600/4 years, Metro At-lanta Relocation Council (MARC) Scholarship – $2,000, En-trepreneurship Scholar – $20,000/4 years, Samford University: Leadership Scholarship – $8,000/4 years, Harry B. Brock, Jr. Scholarship – $8,000/4 years, Dean’s Scholarship - $28,000/4 years, Founder’s Scholarship – $12,000/4 years, University Grant - $17,000/4 years, Coweta-Fayette EMC Trust – Melissa Segars Memorial Scholarship – $2,000, HOPE

ellen andersonThe Lord is my Redeemer. / I John 3:18-20University of Georgia, Mississippi State University, Georgia College and State University, University of Alabama – Honors College, HOPE

Julia blantonThe Lord is my Savior. / Ephesians. 2:4-5University of Georgia, University of North Georgia, HOPE

olivia bouchardThe Lord is my Refuge. / Isaiah 41:10Florida Gulf Coast University, HOPE

Jenna bowenThe Lord is my Rock. / Ecclesiastes 7:8University of West Georgia, HOPE

austin brownThe Lord is my Redeemer. / Psalms 59:1-2 University of North Georgia, Georgia Southern University, HOPE

natalie brownThe Lord is my Light. / Psalms 34:5Elon University, Samford University, Oglethorpe University, High Point University, Savannah College of Art and Design; Oglethorpe University Lanier Scholarship – $40,000/4 years, High Point University Academic Scholarship – 20,000/4 years, SCAD Academic Honors Scholarship – $16,000/4 years, HOPE

Kathryn bryantThe Lord is my Happiness. / Psalms 9:1-2Planning to attend West Georgia Technical College

nolan bryantThe Lord is my Hope. / Colossians 3:23Point University; Offer to play football at Point University, Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant

emily buffThe Lord is my Joy. / Ephesians 3:7-8University of West Georgia, Reinhardt University, Birmingham-Southern College;Reinhardt University: Academic Scholarship – $20,000/4 years, School of Performing Arts – $12,000/4 years, Birmingham-Southern College: Greensboro Scholarship – $84,000/4 years, HOPE

Graham bursonThe Lord is my Life. / Ephesians 2:8Georgia Institute of Technology, Clemson University, Mercer University, Baylor University, University of Georgia, Bir-mingham Southern College; Clemson University Academic Scholarship – $30,000/4 years, Baylor University President’s Gold Scholarship – $64,000/4 years, Birmingham-Southern College: Presidential Scholarship – $108,000/4 years, Mercer University Academic Scholarship – $80,000/4 years, Zell Miller Scholarship

hayley bylsmaThe Lord is my Joy. / Proverbs 31:25Auburn University, Georgia Southern University, Mississippi State University, University of Mississippi; Union Station RV Resorts Scholarship Award – $1,000, Auburn University Dr. Charles Isbell Memorial Endowed Scholarship – $43,000, HOPE

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taylor CarlingtonThe Lord is my Protector and my Future. / Ephesians 4:31-32Emerson College, Hofstra University, Hampton University, Wheaton College, Suffolk University; Suffolk University: Dean’s Scholarship – $60,000/4 years, Trustees Scholar-ship – $18,000/4 years, Hofstra University Dean’s Scholars Award – $156,000/4 years, Wheaton College Dean’s Award – $44,000/4 years, Coweta-Fayette EMC Trust – Melissa Segars Memorial Scholarship - $1,500, HOPE

samuel ChoiThe Lord is my Creator, my Hope, and my Future.Proverbs 21:31 Georgia Institute of Technology, Zell Miller Scholarship

abigail CochranThe Lord is my Song. / Romans 8:17University of Georgia, Zell Miller Scholarship

Gaines CokerThe Lord is my Strength and my Rock. / Proverbs 17:17 Mercer University, Liberty University, Georgia Southern Uni-versity, University of North Georgia, University of Mississippi, Mississippi State University; Mercer University: Academic Scholarship – $72,000/4 years, Scholarship for Engineering Education – $14,000/4 years, Ole Miss Academic Excellence Award – $33,000/4 years, Mississippi State University: Fresh-man Academic Excellence Scholarship – $16,000/4 years, Non-Resident Tuition Scholarship – $40,752/4 years, Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant, HOPE

hunter CoxThe Lord is my Strength and my Defense. / Exodus 15:2-3 University of West Georgia, Georgia State University, Kennesaw State University, Samford University, Clayton State University, Mercer University, University of Alabama, University of Ten-nessee – Knoxville; Mercer University Academic Scholarship – $56,000/4 years, Samford University Dean’s Scholarship – $33,200/4 years, HOPE

Caitlyn DavisThe Lord is my Provider. / Proverbs 31:30Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Hollins University, xavier University of Louisiana, Fisk University, Presbyterian College; Hollins University Recognition Award – $30,000/4 years

Kaylin DeelThe Lord is my Everything. / Matthew 5:16Lee University, Wingate University; The Dream Fund Scholar-ship – $40,000/4 years

erin fisherThe Lord is my Provider. / Song of Solomon 4:7Spelman College, Savannah College of Art and Design, Benedict College, Tuskegee University, Livingstone Col-lege, Virginia State University, Hampton University, North Carolina A&T State University, Fisk University, Johnson C.

Smith University, Virginia Union University, Voorhees Col-lege, Claflin University, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, Cheyney University Keystone Honors Academy; Tuskegee University Grant – $20,000/4 years, Fisk University Schol-arship – $5,000, Benedict College Presidential Scholarship - $30,000/4 years, Virginia State University Provost’s Scholar-ship – $26,000/4 years, Johnson C. Smith Academic Merit Scholarship – $30,000/4 years, Livingstone College Honors Scholarship – $20,000/4 years, SCAD Academic Honors Scholarship – $12,000/4 years, Virginia Union University Aca-demic Merit Scholarship – $16,000/4 years, Cheyney Univer-sity Keystone Honors Scholarship – $98,888/4 years, Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant

James foremanThe Lord is my Refuge and Strength. / Philippians 1:6 University of Georgia – Honors College, Davidson Col-lege, Mercer University – Honors College, Millsaps College, Oglethorpe University, Washington and Lee University, The College of William and Mary, Emory University, Fordham University; National Merit Scholarship Finalist – 2013-14, STAR Student, Mercer University - Presidential Academic Scholarship – $130,000/4 years, Heritage Scholars Participant, University of Georgia: Presidential Leadership Scholarship $12,000/4 years, Samsung American Legion Scholarship – $1,100, William and Mary – James Monroe Scholars Program – $7,000 Research Stipend, Oglethorpe University – Presiden-tial Scholar with Recognition – $76,000/4 years, Washington and Lee: R.E. Lee Scholar – $118,000/4 years, $3,100 Research Stipend, Milsaps College Merit Scholarship – $127,488/4 years, Fordham University Dean’s Scholarship – $96,000/4 years and Outside Aid $1,100, Zell Miller Scholarship

ryan foxThe Lord is my Strength. / Proverbs 3:6 Oxford College of Emory University, Georgia College and State University, Birmingham-Southern College; Birmingham-Southern Cornerstone Scholarship– $68,000/4 years, Mercer University: Academic Scholarship – $72,000/4 years, Scholar-ship for Engineering – $12,000/4 years, Georgia Equalization Grant, HOPE

Chloe GardenThe Lord is my Joy. / Song of Solomon 4:7Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Hampton University, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Spelman College – Ethel Waddell Githii Honors Program, Rochester Institute of Tech-nology, Wellesley College (Massachusetts) , Georgia Institute of Technology, Case Western Reserve University, Drexel Uni-versity, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Smith CollegeRochester Institute of Technology Presidential Scholarship – $48,000/4 years, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Unity Schol-arship Program – $112,000/4 years, Case Western University Scholarship – $92,000/4 years, Drexel University – A.J. Drexel Scholarship – $78,000/4 years, Spelman College Academic Scholarship – $42,618/4 years, Cascade United Methodist

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Church Higher Education Scholarship, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, East Point/College Park Chapter Academic Scholar-ship – $1,000, American Association of Blacks in Energy James K. Davis 2014 Scholarship Award, Zell Miller Scholarship

spencer GeerlingsThe Lord is my Guide. / Romans 14:7-8 Samford University, University of Georgia – Honors College, Furman University, Pepperdine University; University of Georgia Presidential Scholarship – $12,000/4 years, Samford University: Fellows Scholarship – $74,000/4 years, Legacy Scholarship – $4,000/4 years, Furman University Bell Tower Scholarship – $80,000/4 years, Pepperdine University: George Pepperdine Achievement Scholarship – $40,000/4 years, Christian Leadership Award – $20,000/4 years, Zell Miller Scholarship

rebekah GravittThe Lord is my Portion. / Lamentations 3:23-24Mercer University, Stetson University, Rollins College, Wofford College, Furman University; Rollins College Dean’s Scholar-ship – $100,000/4 years, Mercer University Academic Scholar-ship – $72,000/4 years, Stetson University: Presidential Schol-arship – $114,000/4 years, Hope Scholarship – $14,400/4 years, Wofford College Merit Scholarship - $68,000/4years, Furman University: Beth Tower Scholarship – $64,000/4 years, Furman Grant – $46,136/4 years, Point University: Merit Scholarship – $18,000/4 years, Athletic Scholarship (Soccer) – $17,200/4 years, Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant, Zell Miller Scholarship

annie GreenThe Lord is my Constant. / Ephesians. 6:19Samford University, Georgia College and State University, Mercer University, Berry College, Anderson University; Mercer University Academic Scholarship – $68,000/4 years, Berry Col-lege: Academic Scholarship – $42,000/4 years, College Grant – $2,880/4 years, Anderson University: Founders Scholarship – $34,000/4 years, AU Resident Grant – $6,000/4 years, Out-of-State Grant – $12,000/4 years, HOPE

hannah hankinsThe Lord is my Joy. / Psalms 5:11Samford University, University of Alabama, Georgia State Uni-versity; Samford University Leadership Scholarship – $8,000/4 years, HOPE

William higbieThe Lord is my Rock. / Galatians 6:9 Arizona State University, University of Alabama, Louisiana State University, University of Central Florida, Florida State University, University of Colorado Boulder, University of South Carolina, University of Tennessee, Purdue Univer-sity, University of Georgia, Clemson University, University of Miami, University of South Florida – Honors College, Wofford College; University of Alabama Foundation in Excellence Scholarship – $47,904/4 years, Alumni Scholar

Award – $4,000, University of Colorado-Boulder Chancel-lor’s Achievement Scholarship - $25,000/4 years, Florida State University Scholarship Full Tuition – $57,776/4 years, Arizona State University Provost’s Award – $48,000/4 years, LSU Tiger Excellence Non-resident Award – $30,400/4 years, University of Central Florida Knight’s Achievement Award – $44,000/4 years, University of South Carolina Woodrow Scholars Award – $52,592/4 years, Wofford University Merit Scholar-ship – $44,000/4 years, University of South Florida: Dean’s Scholarship – $8,000/4 years, Honors Scholar – $2,000/4 years, Green and Gold Directors Scholarship – $32,000/4 years, Honors College Courses – $1,000/4 years, University of Miami President’s Scholarship – $56,000/4 years, HOPE

William hollemanThe Lord is my Rock. Jeremiah 29:11-12University of Georgia, University of Alabama, Mississippi State University, Florida State University – Honors Program, Geor-gia Institute of Technology, North Carolina State University; Mississippi State University: Freshman Academic Excellence Scholarship – $16,000/4 years, Non-resident Tuition Schol-arship – $40,752/4 years, University of Alabama Collegiate Scholarship – $16,000/4 years, Florida State University: Non-resident Tuition Scholarship – $57,776/4 years, Freshman Scholarship – $9,600/4 years, Zell Miller ScholarshipJackson-ville University – Honors Program (Presidential Offer), Georgia State University, Georgia State University Honors College, Mercer University, Hofstra University – Presidential Offer, Spel-man College, Belmont University, Columbus State University; Georgia State University Excellence Scholarship - $4,000/ 4 years, Mercer University – Scholarship $72,000/4 years, Insti-tutional Aid – $17,240/4 years, Hofstra University – Presidential Scholarship – $80,000/4 years, University Grant – $12,000/4 years, Burger King Scholarship – $1,000, National Association of University Women Scholarship – $1,500, Jacksonville Univer-sity - Presidential Honors Scholarship – $119,600/4 year, Talent Award – $16,000/4 years, HOPE

Joseph humphriesThe Lord is my Joy. Mark 12:30 United States Air Force Academy, University of Georgia – Honors College, Rice University, Georgia Institute of Technol-ogy, Emory University, Wheaton College, Mercer University; Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship – $1,000, U.S. Air Force Academy Scholarship – $444,498/4 years, Mercer Uni-versity Presidential Scholarship – $130,000/4 years, Wheaton College Charles Blanchard Presidential Award – $20,000/4 years, Nation Merit Scholarship Finalist, University of Georgia Charter Scholarship – $4,000/4 years, U.S. Air Force ROTC Scholarship – $79,000/4 years, Zell Miller Scholarship, Vale-dictorian

Michael JohnsonThe Lord is my Protector. / Psalms 121: 7-8 University of Georgia, Mississippi State University, Mercer

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University, Samford University, Birmingham Southern Col-lege, Georgia Institute of Technology; Birmingham-Southern College Presidential Scholarship – $108,000/4 years, Missis-sippi State University: Freshman Academic Excellence Schol-arship – $24,000/4 years, Freshman Academic Non-resident Tuition Scholarship – $64,752/4 years, Mercer University Aca-demic Scholarship – $80,000/4 years, Zell Miller Scholarship

Lilly KesslerThe Lord is my Hope. / 2 Corinthians 12: 9-10Louisiana State University, University of Georgia, University of South Carolina; Louisiana State University: Athletic Scholar-ship Sand Volleyball – $45,000, CAM Non-resident Tuition Waiver $71,624/4 years, Zell Miller Scholarship

Caroline LaneThe Lord is my Light. / Daniel 9:9Colorado State University, Berry College, University of Wyoming, Georgia State University, University of Montana, University of Kansas; Berry College Academic Scholarship - $20,000/4 years, University of Wyoming’s Rocky Mountain Scholars – $12,000/4 years, University of Montana Leader-ship Achievement and Service Scholarship – $24,000/4 years, University of Kansas Non-resident Achievement Scholarship – $16,000/4 years, Colorado State University Academic Recog-nition Award – $12,000/4 years, HOPE

austin LuckieThe Lord is my Foundation. / James 1:2-3 University of Georgia, Clemson University, Samford University; Clemson University Scholarship – $30,000/4 years, Samford University Merit Scholarship – $38,800/4 years, Zell Miller Scholarship

Morgan McWilliamsThe Lord is my Strength. / Psalms 34:4University of Kentucky, University of Mississippi, University of Alabama, HOPE

Parker MillicanThe Lord is my Provision. / Hab 3:19 Samford University, Berry College; Berry College Academic Scholarship – $26,000/4 years, Samford University: Global Missions Scholarship – $8,000/4 years, Dean’s Scholarship - $24,000/4 years, HOPE

alexander MorleyThe Lord is my Light. / Proverbs 16:9Georgia College and State University, Mississippi State University, University of North Georgia, Berry College; Mississippi State University: Freshman Academic Scholarship – $8,000/4 years, Non-resident Tuition Scholarship – $40,752/4 years, Berry Col-lege Academic Scholarship – $34,000/4 years, HOPE

anna MorrisThe Lord is my Healer. / 2 Corinthians 5:7University of Mobile, Trevecca Nazarene University; University of Mobile Dean’s Scholarship, – $28,000/4 years, Trevecca Naza-

rene Officer’s Children Scholarship – $20,000/4 years, HOPE

sean PattersonThe Lord is my Refuge. / Proverbs 3:5 Valdosta State University, Alabama A&M University

brandon reganThe Lord is my Strength. / Romans 12: 1-2 Samford University, Baylor University, Birmingham Southern College, Auburn University, Berry College, Louisiana State University – Honors College, Furman University; Baylor University President’s Gold Scholarship – $56,000/4 years, Birmingham-Southern College: Presidential Scholarship – $108,000/4 years, Owenton Scholarship $8,000/4 years, Au-burn University Academic Heritage Scholarship - $48,000/4 years, Berry College Academic Scholarship – $56,000/4 years, Louisiana State University Academic Scholars Non-resident Award – $62,000/4 years , Furman University Bell Tower Scholarship – $56,000/4 years, Samford University Academic Scholarship – $47,200/4 years, Zell Miller Scholarship

Darius smithThe Lord is my Role Model. / Jeremiah 29:11 University of Tennessee – Knoxville, University of Missouri; University of Tennessee – Knoxville: Athletic Scholarship-Track and Field – $124,332/4 years, University of Missouri Diversity Non-Resident Tuition Waiver – $53,568/4 years, HOPE

Madison smithThe Lord is my Hope. / Lamentations 3:55-57University of Georgia, Baylor University, University of Ala-bama, Belmont University, New York University; Baylor University Presidential Gold Scholarship – $64,000/4 years, University of Alabama Foundation in Excellence Scholarship – $47,000/4 years, Belmont Academic Merit Scholarship – $32,000/4 years, Zell Miller Scholarship

spencer smithThe Lord is my Redeemer. / 2 Timothy 1:7 Baylor University, University of Alabama – Honors College, Samford University, University of Georgia, University of North Georgia; University of Alabama Scholar Scholarship – $64,184/4 years, Baylor University Academic Scholarship – $64,000/4 years, Samford University: Academic Scholarship – $36,800/4 years, Harry B. Brock, Jr. Scholarship - $6,000/4 years, University Grant – $16,400/4 years, University of Alabama: Engineering Tuition Scholarship – $36,616/4 years, UA Scholarship – $64,184/4 years, Engineering Scholarship – $10,000/4 years, Zell Miller Scholarship

Jeffrey snyderThe Lord is my Strength. / 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 Auburn University, Clemson University, Georgia Southern University, Auburn University, Birmingham-Southern College, Mercer University; Birmingham-Southern College Greensboro Scholarship – $84,000/4 years, Mercer University Academic Scholarship – $68,000/4 years, HOPE

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Karis stuckerThe Lord is my Motivation. / Psalms 63:7-8Davidson College; Davidson College Bonner Scholars Program – $17,500/4 years, HOPE

Zachary taylorThe Lord is my Peace. / James 1:12 University of Georgia, Berry College, Samford University, Uni-versity of Alabama, Mercer University; Berry College Academ-ic Scholarship – $42,000/4 years, Samford University Merit Scholarship – $40,800/4 years, Mercer University Lamar Plunkett Academic Scholarship – $80,000/4 years, HOPE

Mallory terrellThe Lord is my Anchor. / Philippians 4:13University of Alabama, Columbus State University, Wingate University, Mississippi State University, University of West Georgia, North Carolina Central University, Presbyterian Col-lege, Stillman College, Georgia Regents University, Valdosta State University; Wingate University Presidential Scholarship – $52,000/4 years, Presbyterian College: Dean’s Scholarship – $40,000/4 years, Georgia Scholarship – $16,000/4 years, Stillman College: Tuition Reduction Grant – $3,000, Leader-ship Scholarship – $16,000/4 years, HOPE

abigail tidwellThe Lord is my Safe Place. / Zephaniah 3:17Georgia Southern University, HOPE

Davison VannThe Lord is my Strength. / Philippians 4:8 University of Georgia, Mercer University; Mercer University Aca-demic Scholarship – $80,000/4 years, Zell Miller Scholarship

savannah WettsteinThe Lord is my Stronghold. / Jeremiah 29:11Kennesaw State University, Georgia Southern University, Uni-versity of West Georgia, Piedmont College, Mississippi State University, Stetson University; Mississippi State University Access Grant – $20,376/4 years, Stetson University: Dean’s Scholarship – $61,600/4 years, Stetson Hope Scholarship – $14,400/4 years, HOPE

rion WigginsThe Lord is my Rock. / Joshua 1:9 University of Kentucky, University of Alabama, University of Mississippi, HOPE

brandon WildeThe Lord is my Foundation. / Romans 9:16 Georgia Institute of Technology, Zell Miller Scholarship

nyambi WilliamsThe Lord is my Laughter. / Psalms 13: 5-6Xavier University of Louisiana - Biomedical Honors Corps, Auburn University, Tennessee State University, North Carolina A&T State University, Georgia Southern University, Brenau University, St. John’s University, University of Georgia; xavier

University: Full Tuition Scholarship – $76,400/4 years, Hous-ing Grant – $13,000, Brenau University Trustee Scholarship – $49,000/4 years, St. John’s University Academic Achievement Award – $72,000/4 years

Caroline WindhamThe Lord is my Identity. / Psalms 61:2 University of Georgia, Georgia Southern University, Mercer University, LaGrange College, Georgia College and State University; Georgia Southern University: Goizueta Foundation Scholarship – $4,000/4 years, Housing Award – $25,440/4 years, Jesse Mercer Academic Scholarship – $96,000/4 years, LaGange College Fellows Scholarship – $14,000, Zell Miller Scholarship

aaron WinfreyThe Lord is my Lifeguard. / Psalms 18:2 University of Dayton, Worchester Polytechnic Institute, Drexel University, Fordham University, Florida Institute of Technology; University of Dayton: Dean’s Merit Scholarship – $48,000/4 years, Leadership Service Scholar – $10,000/4 years, Minority Engineering Scholarship – $12,000/4 years, Minority Leaders Program – $28,000/4 years, Forever Flyer Grant - $44,560/4 years, Hearst Foundation Scholarship – $10,000/4 years, Summer Abroad - $3,000; Textbooks – $4,000/4 years, Drexel University: A.J. Drexel Scholarship – $38,000/4 years, DU Endowed Grant – $51,600/4 years, Early FAFSA Award – $1,000, Florida Institute of Technol-ogy: Scholarship – $76,000/4 years, Grant – $5,200/4 years, Coweta-Fayette EMC’s Melissa Segars Memorial Scholarship – $1,500, HOPE

seth youngThe Lord is my Guide. / Romans 10:9 Middle Georgia State College, Georgia Military College, Point University; Point University Scholarship – $14,000/4 years, Coweta-Fayette EMC’s Melissa Segars Memorial Scholarship – $3,000

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CONGRATULATIONS

Olivia Ann Allensworth†*Ellen Taylor Anderson†*Julia Walker Blanton†*Austin Cole Brown†*Graham Gerald Burson+*•

Samuel Gyung-Sup Choi†*•

Abigail Rose Cochran†*^James William Foreman†*^Chloe Alysse Garden†*•

Spencer Scott Geerlings†*•

Rebekah Faith Gravitt†*Annie Elizabeth Green†*William Johnson Higbie†*^William Houston Holleman†*•

Joseph Barr Humphries†*•^Michael Joseph Johnson†*Lilly Dean Kessler†*Austin James Luckie†*Brandon Montana Regan†*Madison Lyndsay Smith†*•^

Spencer Heath Smith†*Karis Kathleen Stucker†*^Zachary Michael Taylor†*Mallory Danielle Terrell†*Abigail Rose Tidwell†*Davison Edgar Vann†*•

Brandon Michael Wilde†*•

Nyambi Carol Williams†*Caroline Rose Windham†*

Natalie McKenzie Brown*Kathryn Leigh BryantNolan William BryantHayley Lauren BylsmaGaines Melton Coker, III

Caitlyn Kierra-Jenae DavisKaylin Alexandra Deel*Erin Joi Fisher*Caroline Olivia Lane*Sean Michael Patterson

Darius Kavon Smith*Elizabeth Rion WigginsSeth Vrenn Young

sUMMa CUM LaUDe

MaGna CUM LaUDe

CUM LaUDe

Jenna Frances Bowen† • Emily Ann Buff†* • Hunter Olson Cox†*Edmon Ryan Fox* • Hannah Olivia Hankins* • Jeffrey Tyler Snyder†*

Olivia Nicole Bouchard* • Taylor Alyce Carlington* • Morgan Fay McWilliams* • Parker Max Millican* Alexander Joseph Morley* • Anna Louise Morris* • Savannah Nicole Wettstein* • Aaron Olin Winfrey

† National Honor Society * Beta Club

Class of 2014

†national honor society *beta Club • science national honor society ^ spanish national honor society

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Landmark Christian School Class of 2014College Acceptances and Scholarship Statistics as of May 6, 2014

SuMMARy OF COLLEGE STATISTICS • Thereare56studentsintheClassof2014. • Theclassreceivedacceptancesfrom253colleges&universitiesandwillattend35 different institutions. • 1studentreceivedaserviceacademyoffer:UnitedStatesAirForceAcademy. • 13highlycompetitivecollegeofferswerereceivedfromMassachusettsInstituteof Technology, u.S. Air Force Academy, Wellesley College, Pepperdine university, Davidson College, Emory university, Rice university, Baylor university, Smith College, Georgia Institute of Technology, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

SuMMARy OF INDIVIDuAL ACHIEVEMENT • 1studentwillattendtheUnitedStatesAirForceAcademy. • 19studentswereofferedPresidentialScholarships. • 12studentswereofferedHonor’sCollegestatus. • 2studentsareNationalMeritFinalists. • 4studentsreceivedofferstoplayasportonthecollegiatelevel.

SuMMARy OF SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS • 44of56(~79%)studentsreceivedscholarshipoffers. • Athleticscholarshipstotal$186,532. • Meritscholarshipstotal$7,898,493,excludingZellMiller,HOPEandGeorgiaTuition Equalization Grants. • FineArts,leadership,local,nationalandotherscholarshipstotal$311,944. • $8,396,969*totalscholarshipdollars(asofMay6,2014)havebeenofferedtothe Class of 2014.

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Have you included a gift to Landmark in your will, or thought about doing so?If you have, but haven’t talked to the school about it, please consider giving us a call. If we understand your plans in

advance, we can help ensure that your gift does for the school exactly what you want it to do. I have talked to several Landmark parents, grandparents, and alumni about retirement plan provisions, helping them plan transformative gifts in support of

scholarship, teaching, and student life. Please call or write me anytime. Thank you.

Contact Martin J. Riggs, Director of Advancement at 770-692-6758 or [email protected].

MAKE A LASTING IMPACTWITH YOUR WILL.

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